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Let's enjoy an easy hike in Loveland.

Devil's Backbone Nature Trail is a 4.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Loveland, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

If there is enough interest, we can break into two groups if we have a volunteer to lead a second group.

We can add on the Keyhole if there is an interest. The Keyhole is a great spot for pictures. This will bump the length to 5ish miles.

Estimated hike time is 2 hours. This will vary based on pace, add-ons, and breaks.

Length: 4.3 miles
Elevation gain: 564 feet

More details here:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/devils-backbone-nature-trail?p=24387087

Ten Essentials for Hiking link
https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm

DISCLAIMER: Hiking is risky. Every year people are hurt and killed because they go beyond their abilities, get lost, or bring the wrong gear. I research hikes using various resources, but I cannot vouch for their accuracy. I am not a professional guide, you are responsible for yourself. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and will do the necessary research to understand the conditions of this hike and the gear you require.

Kruger Rock Trail is a 4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Estes Park, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and bird watching and is best used from March until December. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

The Kruger Rock trailhead is accessed in Hermit Park, an open space just outside Estes Park, Colorado. The trail is about 4 miles round trip. Short, but with a few steep stretches and a rock scramble at the end. The views at the top are fantastic.

We can break into two groups if we have a volunteer to lead a second group.

We can also grab lunch afterwards if anyone wants to.

Estimated hike time is 3 hours. This will vary based on pace and breaks.

Length: 4 miles
Starting elevation: 8300
Elevation gain: 978 feet

More details here:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/kruger-rock-trail

Ten Essentials for Hiking link
https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm

DISCLAIMER: Hiking is risky. Every year people are hurt and killed because they go beyond their abilities, get lost, or bring the wrong gear. I research hikes using various resources, but I cannot vouch for their accuracy. I am not a professional guide, you are responsible for yourself. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and will do the necessary research to understand the conditions of this hike and the gear you require.

Stone Mountain is a 8.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Loveland, Colorado that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, horses, and mountain biking and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Estimated hike time is 5 hours plus a snack break. This will vary based on pace and breaks.

Length: 8.5 miles
Elevation gain: 2228 feet

If there is enough interest and a volunteer to lead, we will break into multiple groups.

Directions and more details here:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/stone-mountain

Ten Essentials for Hiking link
https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm

DISCLAIMER: Hiking is risky. Every year people are hurt and killed because they go beyond their abilities, get lost, or bring the wrong gear. I research hikes using various resources, but I cannot vouch for their accuracy. I am not a professional guide, you are responsible for yourself. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and will do the necessary research to understand the conditions of this hike and the gear you require.

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